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The Indian Kaffe Express
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Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges
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89 mChurches & Cathedrals
Kalinka Art Gallery
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0.2 kmArt Galleries
Seaside Promenade
3,032
0.5 kmMarinas • Piers & Boardwalks
French War Memorial
422
0.4 kmMonuments & Statues
Statue Of Gandhi
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0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Anokhi
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0.3 kmShopping Malls
Kargil War Memorial
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Statue of Marquis Dupleix
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Old Lighthouse
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Deepthi h
Kumta, India5 contributions
Sea breeze
Jun 2022 • Family
Beach isn't veryone clean but you can enjoy the nice sea breeze sitting on the platforms or the rocks provided. It's a nice place to visit in the evening for a walk.I had taken my 14mo daughter and she enjoyed running around on the footpath.
Written 29 June 2022
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Bhanu Pratap Singh
8 contributions
Very nice.
Mar 2022
Rock beack is one of the best places in Pondy. Enjoy the cool waters and cool breeze of Bay of Bengal while having fun during your trip.
Written 22 March 2022
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Smruti M
Mumbai, India37 contributions
Beautiful beach
Mar 2022 • Couples
In the beginning, it was an average exp with crowds but later we got to experience RED MOON and it was an amazing experience.
Written 6 March 2022
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Rajesh K K
Bengaluru, India1,029 contributions
Lovely place but for the crowd!
Dec 2021
Well-maintained beach in Pondicherry. While parts of it are rock, some parts are sandy, and one can go up to the water. There is also a lovely promenade alongside the beach to walk/run in. No traffic allowed here, so only pedestrians. However, the crowds are substantial.

A few small joints offer snacks and drinks. There are also some monuments to look at.

Definitely worth a visit. Go in the morning to see the sunrise. The crowds are less and it is beautiful.
Written 3 January 2022
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Aum C
Mumbai, India424 contributions
One of the many beaches
Dec 2021
All beaches in Pondicherry are clean. There are benches to sit and enjoy the views. Can visit once during the stay.
Written 21 December 2021
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ShikshaC
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,271 contributions
Rocky terrain and the sea…
Nov 2021 • Couples
The larger beach near the promenade which got its name from all the rocks across the beach. It is peaceful to just watch the sea however going near the sea is quite a task due to lack of any proper passage to go near it. The place comes alive in the evening.
Written 7 November 2021
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Vivek Kapoor
Kolkata (Calcutta), India49 contributions
The rock and sand
Sep 2021
The most unique beach with most of it having black rocks and small portions of sand. A very quite and serene walking path and with no vehicular movement makes it really quite and safe.
Written 2 October 2021
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sourav goel
Bengaluru, India226 contributions
Couples trip
Sep 2021 • Couples
Nice place to just sit in the evening and enjoy the cool breeze . Even it’s crowded it feels very calm and soothing to spent time around
Written 21 September 2021
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dillsefoodie
Bengaluru, India1,242 contributions
Beautiful beach to just relax!!
Aug 2021 • Solo
The beach is very lovely and very well accessible. Can visit this for morning bliss/strolls or just sit across it in th evenings for cooling breeze. I visited this beach multiple times during my stay at Pondicherry and totally enjoyed every time.
Written 21 August 2021
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dxr1138
San Jose, CA6 contributions
A nice place with many cleanliness issues.
Aug 2021
It has a nice view, but I was a bit disturbed when I saw a pipe dumping very dirty looking water where families play on the beach. I would say enjoy the view but stay out of the water.
Written 21 August 2021
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